Moving on up

“The acquisition of London Pie’s well-established franchised network will give wider opportunities for the joint operations. This will add to the bottom line and permeate more shopping centres, food courts, malls and cinemas, starting with the larger fixed-space concept – the diner – down to the compact and versatile cart option.”

In 2004, Hot Dog Café made a conscious decision to set a new standard for the empowerment of those who had been previously disadvantaged. As a result, over 90% of Hot Dog Café and its sister brand The Coffee Stops’ franchisees come from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

The merger creates a group of nearly 200 outlets and work opportunities, training and mentorship for over 300 people over a three-year period. 60 of the most successful will become business owners in their own franchise.

About the Author

Tracy-Lee Nicol is the managing editor of Franchise Zone Magazine and deputy editor of Entrepreneur Magazine. She studied her Masters degree in Art History and Visual Culture at Rhodes University and spent the next two years working and travelling in Asia. Her love of people, business and teaching is reflected in telling the stories of entrepreneurs, franchisees and franchisors, inspiring others to take the leap to being their own boss and bringing about positive change in South Africa.

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